chewing gum

noun

: a sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic material (such as a preparation of chicle) used for chewing

Examples of chewing gum in a Sentence

a piece of chewing gum
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Stadium officials say chewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains are among the main culprits that stain the marble. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 And that can be like walking and chewing gum at the same time. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Orlando residents objected to the city’s first parking meters in 1939 — the nickel-per-hour coin slots were stuffed with chewing gum in protest — and those meters didn’t last a year. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026 Some countries have laws governing everyday items that many travelers would never expect, Laurie noted — pointing to Singapore's restrictions on chewing gum as a reminder to research destination-specific rules before packing. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chewing gum

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chewing gum was in 1850

Rhymes for chewing gum

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“Chewing gum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chewing%20gum. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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chewing gum

noun
: a sweetened and flavored soft material (as of chicle) used for chewing

More from Merriam-Webster on chewing gum

Nglish: Translation of chewing gum for Spanish Speakers

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